Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis) Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment on MedicineNet.com

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Kidney Infection (cont.)

Kidney infection is one of a number of infections that can involve the urinary tract.
Infection of the kidney is very common, especially in young females.
Prompt treatment of kidney infection with antibiotics is extremely important.
In people with kidney infection, it is important to drink adequate amounts of water and liquids.
If treated early and adequately, kidney infection generally has a good outcome.

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